Mongolia

Mongolia is a landlocked country situated between China and Russia in Eastern Asia. The countries topography is largely high steppe land with mountains in the west and north. The southern regions of Mongolia consist of the Gobi desert. The country experiences long cold winters and mild but short summers. A large number of the population live in the capital Ulan Bator. The country has substantial mineral resources. Livestock breeding and agriculture are important sectors in the economy and copper and textiles are the main exports.